Teacher Resources

2007 Research Summary
This summary contains the most current facts, figures and details from the research that RFB&D has participated in or sponsored over the past year. The main focus of the piece is on audiobook effectiveness in the classroom setting and the impact of audiobooks on student achievement. Download the PDF.

2006 Research Summary
Download this summary of the effectiveness research studies that RFB&D has participated in. The studies included in the study were conducted by Johns Hopkins University, Tufts University and Rutgers University and occurred in multiple grade levels and educational settings. Available in a PDF or Word format.

View the Rutgers Data Sheet PDF

Tips for Teaching with Audiobooks
Download this one-sheet summary of ideas for teaching with and implementing audiobooks into your classroom. Available in a PDF or Word format.

Parent Letter
Use this reproducible parent letter to inform your students' parents about the LTL program? Download this letter that explains the program and provides parents with additional information about RFB&D. Available in a PDF or Word format.

Listening Tips
Do you want to improve your students' listening skills? Download this informative sheet of ideas for improving and developing listening skills in your classroom. Download these tips in a PDF format or a Word format

Web-based Training Evaluation
Let RFB&D know what you thought of the training session you just attended. Simply download an evaluation form, fill it out and either e-mail or fax it back. RFB&D values your feedback and uses your input when revising and designing new sessions. Download the evaluation form in a PDF or Word format.

Audiobook Preview Guide
The guide provides an overview of the topics and titles of the more than 30,000 audiobook titles on CD available in RFB&D's CV Starr Learning Through Listening® Library. You can also download a PDF or Word version of the guide.

RFB&D’S Learning Through Listening Program At A Glance
This booklet gives an overview of RFB&D’s membership, and how our Learning Through Listening program builds independence, confidence, and success for all students with physical, visual, or learning challenges. You can also download a PDF or Word version.